The accused broke into the home of the victim and raped her
first without protection and later on, used a condom.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe
NPAZ) on X, the incident occurred on 26 October 2024, at around 9pm, in
Dambamuromo Village, Chipinge.
The complainant had retired to bed in her home.
“The offender, who was intoxicated, entered the
complainant’s unlocked bedroom and approached the complainant who was asleep
and forcibly undressed her before proceeding to rape her without protection.
Subsequently, he wore a condom and continued to rape her. He then fell asleep
after the act,” The complainant alerted her nephew, who informed another family
member.
At around 1:20 am, they apprehended the offender, who was
still asleep in the complainant’s bedroom and wearing a used condom.
“The offender was then taken to Z.R.P Chibuwe post along
with the complainant.” said the NPAZ.
He was sentenced to 16 years in jail. Chronicle
